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Old May 8, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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So I had a bad vibration between 70-80mph. Went and got all 4 tires balanced today. Now the vibration is between 50-60. Maybe if I get it done 5 more times it will be better...

But with this work being done now, would an alignment be the next step?
 
Old May 8, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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wouldn't hurt to check it
 
Old May 8, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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thought i'd throw this out there but i had the same thing. ended up being my front rims where bent.

double check that. I am not sure if you'll get vibration with a bad alignment. I think the car would instead pull in one direction.
 
Old May 8, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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How could I tell if the rims were bent? Like curb damage?

I did have the tires rotated at the same time as the balance... Maybe with them being in a different location is what caused the vibration to change it's speed... [sm=smiley24.gif]


 
Old May 8, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Mine were dented in the inside part which i didnt notice until I put the car on a lift to look for my a/c leak.

Does the car drive straight?
Does it pull to one side?

i dont think when they balance the tire its done at various speeds. meaning like 50,55,60,65mph. They probably do it at low, med and high speed.

Does the vibration feel like its only on one side? Like Right Front?

 
Old May 8, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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